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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fury as Meghan Markle flogs herbal tea made by firm which sells bags THREE TIMES cheaper
MEGHAN Markle has been branded "Meghan Mark-up" after it emerged she is selling her herbal tea for THREE TIMES the price. Meg's tea costing $12 for a dozen bags sold out within minutes of being restocked on her 5 Meghan Markle has been branded "Meghan Mark-up" after it emerged she is selling her herbal tea for THREE TIMES the price Credit: As Ever 5 The Duchess, 43, sourced her ingredients from American firm The Republic of Tea Credit: Getty 5 The Herbal Lemon Tea last Friday retails for $12 for 12 tea bags Credit: As Ever It can now be revealed that Meghan sourced her ingredients from American firm The Republic of Tea. But the company sells its comparable tea for between $11.50 and $14 for 36 tea bags - meaning Meg's offerings will set you back three times as much. Sources close to Meghan confirm Republic of Tea is her supplier but insist her blend is "different" to what they offer. Royal expert Margaret Holder said: "Customers are paying a considerable increase for Meghan's label. Read More "She is taking advantage of celebrity branding. But it's a case of Meghan Mark-up not Meghan Markle." The Duchess They sold out within hours along with her $15 flower sprinkles and $28 But internet sleuths scoured the page source of the on the As ever website tea and found the brand was listed as The Republic of Tea. Most read in Royals Since it emerged online and on social media the brand has been changed to 'As ever store'. The Republic of Tea sells a vast range of teas included one branded from Netflix show Bridgerton and ITV series Downton Abbey. Copycat Meghan's new rosé wine is yet ANOTHER attempt to stay relevant Its headquarters are in California but factory is 2,000 miles away in Nashville, Illinois. As ever has also launched its The booze is set to be available from July 1 which has raised eyebrows as would have been Princess Diana's 64th birthday. Ex-palace spokesman Dickie Arbiter, speaking on The Sun's show Royal Exclusive, said: "I don't think we should be surprised that anything she does and as far as bringing out a wine, it's going to sell for something like £20 or 28 US dollars. It's a lot of money. "And if you're going to go into that sort of business, you've got to produce a lot of wine to make money. If her jam is anything to go by, it's going to be sold out in about ten minutes. "How many bottles is she producing? Who's producing it? She's not a wine expert. So, you know why go into something that you probably know nothing about?" A spokesman for Harry and Meghan declined to comment. This comes as eagle-eyed royal fans have spotted a The photo, posted on the official Instagram page of her lifestyle brand As Ever, appears to be a heartfelt thank-you to followers. But the image, believed to be taken in Meghan's kitchen in Montecito, California, seems to have accidentally revealed more than intended. At first glance, the post looks polished and charming. A handwritten note sits neatly in the centre of the picture on a marble worktop, reading: 'You're beautiful. Full stop.' The note is surrounded by sprigs of thyme, two eggs, a rolling pin and scattered flour, with Meghan's hand peeking into the bottom left corner of the image. However, fans quickly noticed something that seemed out of place – a small black mouse cursor just above Meghan's hand on the left edge of the picture. The digital slip suggests the image may have been taken as a screen grab, rather than a fresh photograph. And, royal experts have claimed the Duchess Their comments came off the back of the mum-of-two being interviewed by 'self-made' The two women Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, news commentator Samara Gill said: 'It was like the lack of authenticity in that interview was really palpable. 'Emma Greed, who was the interviewer, she's such a self-made East Londoner who actually really fought for what she has. 'She's really the brains behind a lot of big brands, the Kardashians etc, which is a little bit tawdry, but you know she really is someone who worked her way to be there. 'Meghan on the other hand really socially mountaineered her way to the top. 'So it's very difficult to take this authentic side that Emma was giving and this complete lack of authenticity that Meghan was showing in the interview, it was very hard to watch.' Royal author and broadcaster Hugo Vickers agreed, saying: 'The thing is, would nobody ever listen to Meghan Markle if it wasn't the fact she'd married Prince Harry? 'I mean the social mountaineering - because she's married to Prince Harry - it gives it a soap opera quality which seems to appeal to everybody otherwise no one would care about. 'I mean a lot of other people doing the sort of things that she does - I mean sprinkling petals over salads and stuff." 5 A spokesman for Harry and Meghan declined to comment Credit: Netflix 5 Royal experts have claimed the Duchess is 'social mountaineering' herself to the top but has a lack of 'authenticity" Credit: YouTube More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Fury as Meghan Markle flogs herbal tea made by firm which sells bags THREE TIMES cheaper
It can now be revealed where Meghan sourced her ingredients from MEGHAN MARK UP Fury as Meghan Markle flogs herbal tea made by firm which sells bags THREE TIMES cheaper MEGHAN Markle has been branded "Meghan Mark-up" after it emerged she is selling her herbal tea for THREE TIMES the price. Meg's tea costing $12 for a dozen bags sold out within minutes of being restocked on her As ever website last week. 3 Meghan Markle has been branded "Meghan Mark-up" after it emerged she is selling her herbal tea for THREE TIMES the price Credit: As Ever 3 The Duchess, 43, sourced her ingredients from American firm The Republic of Tea Credit: Getty 3 The Herbal Lemon Tea last Friday retails for $12 for 12 tea bags Credit: As Ever It can now be revealed that Meghan sourced her ingredients from American firm The Republic of Tea. But the company sells its comparable tea for between $11.50 and $14 for 36 tea bags - meaning Meg's offerings will set you back three times as much. Sources close to Meghan confirm Republic of Tea is her supplier but insist her blend is "different" to what they offer. Royal expert Margaret Holder said: "Customers are paying a considerable increase for Meghan's label. "She is taking advantage of celebrity branding. But it's a case of Meghan Mark-up not Meghan Markle." The Duchess restocked her Herbal Hibiscus Tea and Herbal Lemon Tea last Friday for $12 for 12 tea bags. They sold out within hours along with her $15 flower sprinkles and $28 limited edition orange blossom honey. But internet sleuths scoured the page source of the on the As ever website tea and found the brand was listed as The Republic of Tea. Since it emerged online and on social media the brand has been changed to 'As ever store'. The Republic of Tea sells a vast range of teas included one branded from Netflix show Bridgerton and ITV series Downton Abbey. Its headquarters are in California but factory is 2,000 miles away in Nashville, Illinois. As ever has also launched its first alcoholic beverage with a 2023 Rose. The booze is set to be available from July 1 which has raised eyebrows as would have been Princess Diana's 64th birthday. Ex-palace spokesman Dickie Arbiter, speaking on The Sun's show Royal Exclusive, said: "I don't think we should be surprised that anything she does and as far as bringing out a wine, it's going to sell for something like £20 or 28 US dollars. It's a lot of money. "And if you're going to go into that sort of business, you've got to produce a lot of wine to make money. If her jam is anything to go by, it's going to be sold out in about ten minutes. "How many bottles is she producing? Who's producing it? She's not a wine expert. So, you know why go into something that you probably know nothing about?" A spokesman for Harry and Meghan declined to comment. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan Markle's eagle-eyed fans spot 'mortifying blunder' in Instagram post
Meghan Markle's latest Instagram post from her brand As Ever was questioned by fans after they pointed out a small blunder as Meghan thanked her followers for 'being here' Eagle-eyed fans have pointed out a surprising blunder in Meghan Markle's latest Instagram post from her brand As Ever, as she thanks her followers for their support. The picture is of a kitchen counter top with a small note which reads 'You're beautiful. Full stop' in handwriting. Meghan captioned the post: 'It's true. From our hearts to your homes: thank you for being here. You're the sweetest part of what we do!' The note is placed candidly on the table along with a rolling pin, two eggs, scattered flour and what is believed to be Meghan's left hand in the corner. However, fans believe the image may not have been taken in her home and may be a screen grab due to a small black and white cursor at the left-hand side of the screen. Followers took to social media to point out the blunder as one person said: 'Eagle eye right there', leading to many other comments. Another added: 'I didn't even notice that, well spotted'. The comments section has since been turned off on Instagram. The brand sells an array of products, including cookie mix and spreads. According to their website: 'As ever is more than a brand - it's a love language. Created by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, As ever welcomes you to a collection of products, each inspired by her long-lasting love of cooking, entertaining, and hostessing with ease. This curated collection has been crafted to elevate your everyday and inspire moments of joy.' The Instagram cursor blunder has drawn attention to other social media mishaps where Meghan came under fire. Fans pointed out a similar situation at the beginning of the year when Meghan made her long-awaited return to social media with a video of herself writing '2025' in the sand. It didn't take long for some viewers to point out a previous attempt in the sand and suggest that the video wasn't as candid as it looked, but rather took a few takes. One follower penned: 'Wonder how many it took to get the perfect shot?'. Meghan originally announced the brand earlier this year and shared its name with her fans and followers. She initially called the brand American Riviera Orchard, however, she swiftly changed the name for reasons she explained online. She said: 'Last year, I had thought, 'American Riviera', that sounds like such a great name… but it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area.' She added: 'As Ever essentially means as it's always been… If you've followed me since 2014 with The Tig, you know I've always loved cooking and crafting and gardening — this is what I do.'
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Meg ‘is copying celebs AGAIN & they won't be happy – she'll get in trouble if she doesn't do something original'
MEGHAN Markle has been accused of copying celebrities again with her new wine. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has added Rosé wine to her range of As ever products - which is her first alcoholic beverage. 5 Meghan Markle is launching a new brand of rosé wine Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 5 The wine is part of her As Ever brand Credit: As Ever 5 Hugo Vickers has slammed the launch Credit: Alamy Hugo Vickers is a royal expert, known for his books on the The expert kicked out against Meghan's new drink which is part of her brand As Ever, which includes her jam range. However, Hugo issued an urgent warning to the Duchess, advising her to make sure that her rosé is different enough to the slew of celebrity alcohol brands which have been released in recent years. Hugo said: 'And that's where you've got to be jolly careful. Read More on Meghan Markle 'Because if you start just sort of taking other people's products and putting your name on it - I'm not saying that she's absolutely exactly done that - if you do something even by accident, then you're going to get into trouble. 'Because people who are less successful, who are selling them or the same thing and seeing them going out under her name, they won't like that definitely.' He added: 'If you like rosé wine, you'll probably find that you've got a particular one that you like, and I must admit I wouldn't be tempted to go for hers. 'I don't know what hers is, how hers is going to be so different from anybody else's. Most read in Royals 'It's probably going to be more expensive because it has a sort of brand on it.' He also claimed that much of her popularity can be attributed to her famous husband. Hugo said: 'Prince Harry gives it a kind of a soap opera element which would otherwise be lacking, because, as you say, there are numerous other celebrities launching products, and you know you see them here and there, and you may be interested in them. Meghan's kids will be SO angry when they grow up & realise how they were used by her 'You may like the star who's put their name to it, and you might buy it for that reason.' The expert added that He said: 'I don't think it's going to concern him very much. 'I think he's probably much more interested in getting to Ascot and seeing whether one of his horses does well.' She also went viral for her remark that every 'failure' is actually a 'success'. However, Hugo slammed the comment - saying: 'She must have been doing an awful lot of winning recently, because quite a lot of the things that she's done have not been wildly successful.' He added: 'I think you do better actually by winning than failing.' Hugo also had a great tip for readers who are in the market for a new rosé. He said: 'Buy the palest kind of rosés that you can find, and those do tend to be rather more expensive, and don't buy the ones that look like syrup, because they're horrible. 'But there is a huge different range of rosés, so I don't entirely blame her for having a go at that one especially. 'Listen, we're talking on probably The Sun has approached Meghan and Harry's representatives for comment. The 2023 pink booze from Napa Valley, California, will be sold via her As ever website from July 1. It has been announced alongside two new spreads now available including a Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20). And she has also restocked six of the original products including $15 flower sprinkles. But there is no new raspberry spread available after Meg admitted she may never restock the infamous jam spread. 'COPYCAT' BEHAVIOUR It comes after Pamela Anderson fans accused Meghan of "copying" her Cooking With Love show with her own Netflix cookery programme With Love Meghan - released last month. And in February, the mayoress of Porres in Majorca complained the logo for the Duchess' lifestyle brand, As Ever, resembled her town's historic coat of arms. The town's mayor, Francisca Mora Veny, was considering taking legal action against the royal and has asked Meghan to remove the logo. Ms Mora told The Sun: 'We don't want our coat of arms to be perverted because it belongs exclusively to Porreres. 'The only difference with their logo and our coat of arms is that theirs shows two hummingbirds and in ours are either swallows or pigeons — historians cannot agree. "We will ask Meghan to remove the logo from their website.' Even before Meghan became a member of the British Royal Family, she appeared to be looking to others for inspiration. In her speech for International Women's Day at the UN in 2015, she was accused of lifting whole chunks from one delivered by former First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt. The Sun previously compiled a list of seven times, in fact, that Meghan has 5 Meghan posted a summery snap online to promote her new range Credit: aseverofficial/Instagram 5 She is also selling a new apricot spread, available this summer
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Meg ‘is copying celebs AGAIN & they won't be happy – she'll get in trouble if she doesn't do something original'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGHAN Markle has been accused of copying celebrities again with her new wine. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has added Rosé wine to her range of As ever products - which is her first alcoholic beverage. 5 Meghan Markle is launching a new brand of rosé wine Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 5 The wine is part of her As Ever brand Credit: As Ever 5 Hugo Vickers has slammed the launch Credit: Alamy Hugo Vickers is a royal expert, known for his books on the Windsors and their ancestors. The expert kicked out against Meghan's new drink which is part of her brand As Ever, which includes her jam range. However, Hugo issued an urgent warning to the Duchess, advising her to make sure that her rosé is different enough to the slew of celebrity alcohol brands which have been released in recent years. Hugo said: 'And that's where you've got to be jolly careful. 'Because if you start just sort of taking other people's products and putting your name on it - I'm not saying that she's absolutely exactly done that - if you do something even by accident, then you're going to get into trouble. 'Because people who are less successful, who are selling them or the same thing and seeing them going out under her name, they won't like that definitely.' He added: 'If you like rosé wine, you'll probably find that you've got a particular one that you like, and I must admit I wouldn't be tempted to go for hers. 'I don't know what hers is, how hers is going to be so different from anybody else's. 'It's probably going to be more expensive because it has a sort of brand on it.' He also claimed that much of her popularity can be attributed to her famous husband. Hugo said: 'Prince Harry gives it a kind of a soap opera element which would otherwise be lacking, because, as you say, there are numerous other celebrities launching products, and you know you see them here and there, and you may be interested in them. Meghan's kids will be SO angry when they grow up & realise how they were used by her 'You may like the star who's put their name to it, and you might buy it for that reason.' The expert added that Meghan's new product won't 'concern' the Prince greatly. He said: 'I don't think it's going to concern him very much. 'I think he's probably much more interested in getting to Ascot and seeing whether one of his horses does well.' Meghan's new wine follows her jam brand, which went viral on social media. She also went viral for her remark that every 'failure' is actually a 'success'. However, Hugo slammed the comment - saying: 'She must have been doing an awful lot of winning recently, because quite a lot of the things that she's done have not been wildly successful.' He added: 'I think you do better actually by winning than failing.' Hugo also had a great tip for readers who are in the market for a new rosé. He said: 'Buy the palest kind of rosés that you can find, and those do tend to be rather more expensive, and don't buy the ones that look like syrup, because they're horrible. 'But there is a huge different range of rosés, so I don't entirely blame her for having a go at that one especially. 'Listen, we're talking on probably one of the hottest days in England, and a glass of ice cold rosé wouldn't go amiss.' The Sun has approached Meghan and Harry's representatives for comment. The 2023 pink booze from Napa Valley, California, will be sold via her As ever website from July 1. It has been announced alongside two new spreads now available including a Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20). And she has also restocked six of the original products including $15 flower sprinkles. But there is no new raspberry spread available after Meg admitted she may never restock the infamous jam spread. 'COPYCAT' BEHAVIOUR It comes after Pamela Anderson fans accused Meghan of "copying" her Cooking With Love show with her own Netflix cookery programme With Love Meghan - released last month. And in February, the mayoress of Porres in Majorca complained the logo for the Duchess' lifestyle brand, As Ever, resembled her town's historic coat of arms. The town's mayor, Francisca Mora Veny, was considering taking legal action against the royal and has asked Meghan to remove the logo. Ms Mora told The Sun: 'We don't want our coat of arms to be perverted because it belongs exclusively to Porreres. 'The only difference with their logo and our coat of arms is that theirs shows two hummingbirds and in ours are either swallows or pigeons — historians cannot agree. "We will ask Meghan to remove the logo from their website.' Even before Meghan became a member of the British Royal Family, she appeared to be looking to others for inspiration. In her speech for International Women's Day at the UN in 2015, she was accused of lifting whole chunks from one delivered by former First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt. The Sun previously compiled a list of seven times, in fact, that Meghan has been accused of being a "copycat". 5 Meghan posted a summery snap online to promote her new range Credit: aseverofficial/Instagram
